BLOG TOUR: Alphina By Faith Virtual Book Tour

About the Author

Alphina ByFaith is a Christian speaker, event host, and author whose

mission is to use the Word of God to empower her generation into purpose. 

Her first book, Youth Renewed debuted in 2012, and became an Amazon Bestseller.  Alphina is the founder of Beyond Walls Empowerment Commission, and hosts an  annual mother’s day event, Mummy Tea and Destiny – empowering the single mother to go beyond walls. This former Miss Sierra Leone USA (2001) is also a worship leader and songwriter, with a passion to see lives renewed.  She is a mother of two, and her very unique, diverse, and personal life experiences, have equipped her with stories of survival, hope, and inspiration that continue to bless lives around the world. She holds a Bachelors of Arts from Indiana University of PA, and a Masters in Organizational/Non-Profit Management from Trinity University in Washington, DC.

About the Book

Whether her goal is to become a virtuous woman, the ultimate super mum, or simply transition out of a situation, or change her story, the 21 Day Journey of Woman Renewed will challenge every woman to believe that truly no condition is permanent, and nothing is too difficult for God to do.  Woman Renewed examines the lives and examples from women in the bible, and implements their lessons to help the modern day woman become more sharpened, equipped, and renewed to be all that God intended for her to be. 

Release Date: August 13, 2013

To reserve your autographed copy by pre-ordering now at http://wrenewed.eventbrite.com/

August 13, 2013 also marks the birthday of Alphina ByFaith, and she invites you to celebrate this significant day with her, by participating in the WOMAN RENEWED world debut.

*****3 WAYS TO PARTICIPATE*****

1) PRE-ORDER your hard copy of WOMAN RENEWED today, for just $10 by contacting Alphina ByFaith

2) Get your e-Book copy of WOMAN RENEWED on August 13, 2013, starting at 12 am, by downloading on your iPad, iPod, desktop, Smartphone, Kindle, etc.

3) Attend the live WOMAN RENEWED book launch on August 17, 2013 in Maryland.

Are you ready to meet the new woman in you?

Purchase the Book Online at:

Amazon.com

BarnesandNoble.com

For More Information:

Email: alphinabyfaith@gmail.com

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REVIEW: The One Year Devos for Teen Girls by Gresh and Weibel

Date:                         7/15/13

Title:                         The One Year Devos for Teen Girls

Author:                     Dannah Gresh and Suzy Weibel

ISBN 13:                    978-1-4143-8404-7

Pages:                        377

Publisher:                 Tyndale House Publishers

Cover:                         Epub/ARC

Rating:                       5 Stars

In a world full of challenges, sorrow and uncertainty, I’m all for books that help inspire and

guide our young girls into womanhood.

This book starts at January 1^st and goes all the way to December 31^st. Each day has a specific theme that starts with a scripture, a concept and questions, along with action steps. Some of my favorites are:

·         January 6^th – Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

·         February 9^th – Authentic or Copycat?

·         March 8^th – Loved by Dad

·         April 3^rd – Why Do I Like Facebook So Much?

·         June 22^nd – Heart Exam

·         July 25^th – What if I Don’t Have Any Gifts?

·         September 6^th – Negativity Part I

·         November 6^th  - Doesn’t Marriage Mean He’ll Be the Boss of Me?

·         December 22^nd – Why So Sad?

In addition the book includes a great topical index at the end of the book. I strongly recommend this book for any teenage girl, but especially one who is struggling with being a teen in today’s world while trying to live Christian values.

REVIEW: Stop Dieting and Start Losing Weight by Jen Brewer, RD

Date:                          3/12/13

Title:                           Stop Dieting and Start Losing Weight

Author:                        Jen Brewer, RD

ISBN 13:                       978-1462110636

Pages:                         168

Publisher:                    Cedar Fort

Cover:                         Paperback

Rating:                         4 Stars

             

I must admit when I first started reading this book, I was a bit skeptical. I mean after all, I could

open up a mini-bookstore with the books about dieting and losing weight that I currently have on my shelf, or being used as a door stop in my office.  However, what caused me to read the entire book, a small one in size, is the section on carbohydrates.  Being a type 2 diabetic for 8 years, it wasn’t until recently that I realized why I could not lose weight and why every time I went to my doctor she wanted to put me on even more medications. When I paid more attention to my carb intake to exercise ratio than my calories and fats, it hit me like a light bulb—this was one of the main keys in my weight loss.

In Stop Dieting and Start Losing Weight, Jen Brewer writes about a more permanent lifestyle. The book is full of no nonsense principles that debunk myths we’ve learned over the years. We must realize that in addition to learning what works for our bodies and what doesn’t, we must get the proper amount of sleep and we must exercise. Many diets talk about food combinations and even brag about losing weight without having to do a bit of exercise; these are usually the diets that fail.

Brewer gives valuable tips like partnering with a buddy for motivation, getting to the root of emotional eating, and other vital tips for your life-long weight loss.

Literary Wonders!/The Author’s Hideaway Disclaimer:

I received a free copy of this book from Cedar Fort Publishers, for my honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.

REVIEW: The End of Worry by Van Der Hart & Waller

Date:                          2/22/14

Title:                           The End of Worry: Why We Worry and How to Stop  

Author:                        Will Van Der Hart and Rob Waller

ISBN 13:                       978-1451682809

Pages:                         240

Publisher:                    Howard Books

Cover:                         Paperback

Rating:                         4 Stars

             

We hear it all the time—we hear it from our spiritual leaders, we hear it from our doctors

and we hear it from our families, “Worrying is going to be the death of you.”

In The End of Worry: Why We Worry and How to Stop by Will Van Der Hart and Rob Waller dissect a)Why we worry, b)Understanding why we worry, and c) What happens when we worry. Humans tend to worry about things they cannot control. Some understand, while others don’t understand that worry can lead to unnecessary anxiety and real health problems.

The End of Worry is an interactive book that challenges its reader with exercises that helps to get to the root of worry and gives effective steps and tips on how to redirect stress into problem solving. The process can actually be quite therapeutic.

In addition the book ties into spiritual solutions to worry and gives biblical scripture as a point of reference. I love the prayers at the back of the book. Many do not know how to pray and this book helps in that area.

This book can be used by a single user or as the authors have indicated at the conclusion of the book, this book can be shared with other family members and even book clubs. This is definitely not one of those books you’ll read and just put on your bookshelf, this book will get plenty of use, end up with lots of writing and bent page corners.

Literary Wonders!/The Author’s Hideaway Disclaimer:

I received a free copy of this book from Howard Books, for my honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.